Ronaldinho, 46, makes competitive return with Ravenna on Sunday
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 7:12 PM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
Ronaldinho, the 46-year-old Brazilian soccer great, is set to play his first competitive match since 2015 with Ravenna in Italy's Serie C. The team will face Forli as he makes his start as part of the attacking trio, according to manager Andrea Mandorlini. Ronaldinho joined Ravenna as an investor earlier in the year but aims to score a final goal to reach 300 career strikes. A temporary stand has been erected at Stadio Bruno Benelli to accommodate the anticipated crowd eager to watch the World Cup winner play. The match is slated for Sunday, following just one training session with his teammates.
- •Ronaldinho last played competitively in September 2015.
- •He aims to score his 300th career goal with Ravenna.
- •Ravenna is currently second in the Serie C table.
- •A temporary stand has been built at Stadio Bruno Benelli for the match.
- •Ronaldinho will take penalties for Ravenna as noted by teammate Simone Rabbi.
- 7:12 PMYahoo Sports — Ronaldinho, 46, to play first game since 2015
- 7:12 PMBBC Football — Ronaldinho, 46, to play first game since 2015
"Brazil great Ronaldinho is set to make his first competitive start in more than a decade when Ravenna face local rivals Forli in Italy's third division on Sunday.
"Brazil great Ronaldinho is set to make his first competitive start in more than a decade when Ravenna face local rivals Forli in Italy's third division on Sunday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 13, 2026, 7:12 PMRonaldinho, 46, to play first game since 2015
Brazil great Ronaldinho is set to make his first competitive start in more than a decade when Ravenna face local rivals Forli in Italy's third division on Sunday.
- BBC FootballNov 13, 2026, 7:12 PMRonaldinho, 46, to play first game since 2015
Brazil great Ronaldinho is set to make his first competitive start in more than a decade when Ravenna face local rivals Forli in Italy's third division on Sunday.
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